413 observationsLeast Concern
Redfin Shiner
Lythrurus umbratilis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Lythrurus
About
The redfin shiner (Lythrurus umbratilis) is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae. The redfin shiner is most commonly found in the Ohio and Mississippi River basins, as well as in drainages of the Great Lakes, all of which are in the United States. The diet of the redfin shiner consists mostly of algae and small insects. This species prefers calm water in low-gradient streams over substrates of gravel or sand with some vegetation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Redfin Shiner is Lythrurus umbratilis.
- The Redfin Shiner has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Redfin Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Redfin Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Redfin Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Redfin Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Redfin Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Redfin Shiner belongs to the genus Lythrurus.